This Week's Hottest Gaming Deals (Dec. 9 to Dec. 15)

Gaming is an expensive hobby. That's why we at Complex have done you the favor of digging up the best deals in the gaming world this week. Find out how to make your dollars go the farthest by following our guide to this week's bargains.

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Retailer: Target

Platforms: Xbox 360

Link: http://bit.ly/UliNz8

Whether you appreciate the franchise's lore or not, there's no denying that the multiplayer package offered in Halo 4 is quite possibly the most inclusive on the market right now. You've got access to a whole plethora of modes and maps, plus new content on the regular thanks to the weekly Spartan Ops series that gives free co-op missions. Not a bad investment, especially with the discount.

Retailer: Target

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/Vqeu6Z

Stealth, sabotage, and steampunk! There's a lot to like in Dishonored and there's a good reason it's been nominated for a great many game of the year awards. It's got shades of Bioshock in terms of atmosphere and story, but plays like the classic stealth-action game, Thief. If that sounds like something you might enjoy, you should probably pick this one up.

Retailer: Target

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/TSfC3N

Hitman: Absolution can't quite seem to catch a break when it comes to sales, but its struggle is your benefit! Already reduced in price, the latest tale of Agent 47 and all it's bloody fun can be yours this week for $20 less at Target.

Retailer: Target

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/12dOZLw

New DLC out for Skyrim means it's time you hopped aboard the dragonborn train and enjoyed the most comprehensive western RPG to come out in the last couple of years. Seriously, the amount of content in this is staggaring and you can use the savings to buy even more if you somehow manage to finish it.

Retailer: Target

Platforms: PlayStation 3 / PlayStation Vita

Link: http://bit.ly/SGFel4

Call it Sony Smash Bros., a haphazard cash-in, or a casual fighter, but never call it a bad deal. One of the few games making use of the new Cross Buy system, this one disc includes versions of the game for both your PS3 and PlayStation Vita. The game may flounder a bit as a whole experience on the console, but on the handheld it's an absolute blast and perfect for quick on-the-go gaming.

Retailer: Kmart

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS

Link: http://kmrt.us/RKjffQ

In addition to being absolutely adorable, Paper Mario: Sticker Star is one of the most unique RPGs currently on the 3DS. Rather than having you load up a character with stats and attacks, you get to use cute stickers to destroy your paper foes! The gags are a little cheesy, but the humor's worthwhile anyway. If you've got an itch for something unique on your 3DS, give it a shot.

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/XCSXxM

I've never been a huge fan of the Tekken series, but there's a good reason why it's one of the most popular fighting games worldwide. The combo system is pretty complex - maybe a little too complex if you're used to more simple ones like Street Fighter - but it's a lot of fun if you've got a mind for memorizing attack lists.

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/RhWGPR

Poor ole THQ. As we mentioned in our article earlier this week, Vigil Games and the Darksiders series might go the way of the dinosaur if their publisher can't pull their act together. Thankfully, Darksiders II is still around and it's a worthwhile experience if you're looking for something other than God of War to fill your action-adventure slot.

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/PJo6fx

Now that Activision's finished raking in their bajillions of dollars with the initial launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, it's time it went on sale. Despite what you may think about the series, this entry offers more choice and variety across the board than any of its predecessors and the new League Play multiplayer gives the online enthusiasts a good reason to keep honing their skills. Even if you only enjoy single player campaigns, there's plenty to have fun with.

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS

3DS XL Link: http://bit.ly/SVwBmp

3DS Link: http://bit.ly/P7jwHC

It's holiday time and the Nintendo 3DS is on a lot of wishlists. Thankfully, Best Buy's got both the base system and it's bigger brother, the Nintendo 3DS XL on sale for $40 less than normal this week. Pretty much all of the models are on sale, save for those bundle packages that come with games, but with this big of a discount you can probably afford two extra titles on their own anyway!